Quaternium-73

General Description
Quaternium-73 is a highly efficacious, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent renowned for its gentle anti-acne and restorative properties. It offers distinct advantages in targeting acne pathogenesis at extremely low concentrations while maintaining excellent skin tolerance and barrier integrity.

Mechanisms of Action

• Targeted Antimicrobial Activity:
  Destabilizes and disrupts the cell membranes of pathogenic microorganisms, including Propionibacterium acnes (Cutibacterium acnes) and Malassezia. It acts as a precise inhibitor against active acne and closed comedones.

• Melanogenesis Inhibition:
  Inhibits tyrosinase activity to effectively prevent and treat Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH), aiding in the fading of acne marks.

Key Benefits

• Acne Resolution & Drainage:
  Promotes the drainage of follicular secretions and accelerates the regression of acne lesions.

• Anti-Inflammatory & Soothing:
  Significantly alleviates erythema (redness), swelling, and discomfort associated with inflammatory acne.

• Safety & Stability:
  A gentle, non-irritating compound that does not compromise the skin barrier. It maintains high stability within a wide pH range (5.5 - 8.0), making it adaptable to various formulation environments.

Applications & Compatibility

• Target Skin Types: Ideal for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin, as well as skin prone to recurrent breakouts.

• Formulation Suitability: A core active ingredient for acne treatment gels, serums, toners, and facial cleansers.

• Primary Functions: High-Potency Anti-Acne, Anti-Inflammatory/Soothing, Dark Spot Correction.